The Secret Zoo: The Final Fight

Book #6 in The Secret Zoo Series

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In the sixth and final book in the highly imaginative The Secret Zoo series, the Shadowist has taken control of the Secret Zoo and only Noah and his friends, both human and animal, can stop him. The action spills out onto Noah's street, and even into his own home!

Lingering questions are finally answered. Who really is Mr. Darby? Will Noah join the Descenders? What will happen to the Secret Zoo? The Final Fight is the book that fans of The Secret Zoo have been waiting for!

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The Secret Zoo: Raids and Rescues

Book #5 in The Secret Zoo Series

The evil DeGraff - enemy of The Secret Zoo- is holding Noah's friends captive in the off-limits section of the secret zoo, a never-ending maze of aquariums.

The scouts are determined to save their friends, but each tank they travel through takes them farther from safety. Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella must summon all their courage if they are going to succeed.

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The Secret Zoo: Traps and Specters

Book #4 in The Secret Zoo Series

On Halloween night, Noah and his friends must battle terrifying sasquatches that have attacked their own elementary school. Little do they know the sasquatches are a trap!

When DeGraff captures three of Noah's friends, can the kids ally with their rivals in order to save every person and animal in the zoo—all while dodging the town's police? School Library Journal said, "Fans of fantasy, animal fiction, and adventure will enjoy this fast-moving story."

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The Secret Zoo: Riddles and Danger

Book #3 in The Secret Zoo Series

Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo.

But will the scouts be able to fight against the dangerous sasquatches who have escaped the zoo and threaten their town? There’s only one way to find out if the four friends training as Crossers can help save the Secret Zoo.

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The Secret Zoo: Secrets and Shadows

Book #2 in The Secret Zoo Series

"We will need you as Crossers, and we will need you not only to be brave—but to be fearless." Mr. Darby paused, giving the scouts time to digest his words. Then he continued. "I want you to think before answering. Can you accept this challenge?"

Only weeks after their return from the Secret Zoo, Noah and his friends must go back—and face their biggest challenge yet. With monstrous sasquatches freely attacking the denizens of the zoo and the evil Shadowist at large, the fate of the world is at stake. As Crossers, Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella would help protect the zoo from these dangers. But do they have what it takes to complete their training? And what other secrets are hiding in the shadows?

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The Secret Zoo

Book #1 in The Secret Zoo Series

Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals.

One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, will they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed?

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Publishers Weekly

Midwest Review

... A constant lightning pace ... an excellent book for reluctant readers.

Heartland Reviews

I strongly believe that this is one of the best, if not the best, recently published book for middle readers that I have read!

Kimberly Kyff, Michigan Teacher of the Year, '06-'07

I absolutely love it! It’s like walking into the butterfly exhibit at my local zoo; everywhere I look, there are splashes of brilliance.

Sara Glassman, Little Professor Book Center

The author provides intricate details to his story that will have readers not being able to put the book down. The ending page clearly points to a sequel, hopefully very soon!

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Students & Parents Say...

I am a teacher and I love your series! I am planning on using them as read alouds in my classroom as well as having several sets available for students to read independently. Your writing is so vivid, I feel like I am in the story. So fast paced and interesting, I cannot put it down!! Please keep up the excellent work!

Keya

My eight year old son loved your first Secret Zoo book since you came to his school last year. He has read the book front to back numerous times and would like to know when the next book will be coming out. Keep up the good work, it is books like yours that make children excited about reading.

Holly E.

My 9 year old daughter recently purchased an autographed copy of Secret Zoo. It is her favorite book and she falls asleep reading it every night (she is on her third reading of it).

Dawn J.

We love The Secret Zoo!

Home Schoolers in Ashburn, VA

My son recieved a signed copy of your book for Christmas this past year, and I just wanted to let you know how much we have both enjoyed reading your book. We are both excited to read what happens in the books to come.

Leilani S.

I just finished the Secret Zoo and it is x-tremely AWESOME! I'm pretty sure you are going to be as famous as J.K. Rowling! Your book is as good (probably better)!

Sarah M.

My 7-year-old just finished the novel The Secret Zoo and was completely excited and enthralled with it, begging me to find the next book in the series. Every night I’d go up and tell her it was time for bed and put the book away and would always get the groan “But Dad – I can’t stop now, this is a really interesting part!"

Delbert M.

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I have visited more than 200 schools and talked to over 50,000 students since I first introduced The Secret Zoo series.

During my visits, I share my unique experience of writing The Secret Zoo, how my ideas were inspired, and how I formulated the story. I encourage the students to use their imagination, and discuss how no writer ever gets it right the first time.

This educational presentation is fun, personal, thoughtful and engaging. I like to infuse humor, and I connect well with kids. I feel that elementary students are his "true peer group." Additionally, I make the author experience very affordable.

People Say...

Bryan was beyond great. The students and staff loved his presentation. The teachers were especially impressed with his description of how much effort it takes to get to a "final copy"!! It was so nice to get such quality for an affordable price, tough to come across these days! (Bryan was at New Haven Elementary/EEW on Friday March 30, the perfect way to end the week before Spring Break!)

Marcy Gerlach, Principal

So exciting to have Bryan come to my two elementary schools last week to talk with our kids for "March is Reading Month". Fantastic! The kids are still buzzing about the presentation and their signed books! Thank you Bryan!

Margaret Adams - Librarian Spencer Elementary

Bryan made me want to write again.

6th Grader Pierce Middle School

It is with utmost enthusiasm that I recommend Bryan Chick to any school who would like to witness a learning experience presentation by a talented children’s book author.

Mikaela Bartoi - Media Specialist Pembroke Elementary Birmingham, MI

Mr Chick came to my son's school last week and my son hasn't stopped talking about him and his wonderful book. We have been reading [The Secret Zoo] each night since. He is also listening to the story each day in class. He is hooked! I never thought this would happen, but I am so glad it did! Thank you so much for writing such a captivating book that both boys and girls would enjoy!

Angela M.

I wondered what it would be like if zoo exhibits had secret passages that allowed kids to get in and animals to get out. Over twenty years, this idea matured in complexity and length until it had become an epic story, to be told in several full-length novels.

When I'm not exploring the worlds in my head, I spend time speaking to likeminded peers at elementary schools across the nation.

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